Sam Heiney

SVP, Product at Impero Software – A skilled product team leader, Sam directs a global development operation that is responsible for the full Impero Software product suite.

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RDP Hacking: How Hackers Enter Remote Desktops & How to Be Safe

Remote desktop hacks become a common way for hackers to access valuable password and system information on networks that rely on RDP to function. Malicious actors are constantly developing more and more creative ways to access private data and secure ...
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Application Whitelisting: How It Works and Why Impero Built it into Remote Access Software

The purpose of application whitelisting software is to keep computer systems safe from malware, ransomware, adware and other unwanted or dangerous software. Whitelisting software determines which type of software can run on a particular system. Programs that have not been ...
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RDP Vulnerability: How Exploits Expose Remote Desktop Vulnerabilities

  Understanding RDP Vulnerabilities to Keep Your Data Secure Since the release of Windows XP, all versions of Windows use the remote desktop protocol, or RDP. This proprietary software allows the operating system to show images from other computers across ...
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What You Need to Know About Security Risks of Remote Desktop Protocol Over the Internet

RDP Security Issues: Actions to Take Now Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), the Microsoft Windows component that makes it easy for your employees to connect to work or home computers while they are away, is used by millions. Because RDP is ...
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How to Be GDPR Compliant: A Complete Checklist for GDPR Compliance

When the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) was implemented on May 25, 2018, it represented one of the biggest changes to privacy laws and protections in our lifetime. It’s vital that businesses understand how to be GDPR compliant, what GDPR ...
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Is RDP Encrypted? A Guide to Remote Desktop Encryption Levels

Whether you already have a remote desktop solution or you’re thinking about implementing one, you’re probably asking yourself, “Is RDP encrypted?” It’s a great question, as encryption is one of the most important steps to ensuring your remote desktop connections ...
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